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/apollo-mcp-server

Guide for using Apollo MCP Server to connect AI agents with GraphQL APIs. Use this skill when: (1) setting up or configuring Apollo MCP Server, (2) defining MCP tools from GraphQL operations, (3) using introspection tools (introspect, search, validate, execute), (4)

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Guide for using Apollo MCP Server to connect AI agents with GraphQL APIs. Use this skill when: (1) setting up or configuring Apollo MCP Server, (2) defining MCP tools from GraphQL operations, (3) using introspection tools (introspect, search, validate, execute), (4)

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---
name: apollo-mcp-server
description: >
  Guide for using Apollo MCP Server to connect AI agents with GraphQL APIs.
  Use this skill when: (1) setting up or configuring Apollo MCP Server,
  (2) defining MCP tools from GraphQL operations, (3) using introspection
  tools (introspect, search, validate, execute), (4) troubleshooting
  MCP server connectivity or tool execution issues.
license: MIT
compatibility: Works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor.
metadata:
  author: apollographql
  version: "1.1.1"
allowed-tools: Bash(rover:*) Bash(npx:*) Read Write Edit Glob Grep
---

# Apollo MCP Server Guide

Apollo MCP Server exposes GraphQL operations as MCP tools, enabling AI agents to interact with GraphQL APIs through the Model Context Protocol.

## Quick Start

### Step 1: Install

```bash
# Linux / MacOS
curl -sSL https://mcp.apollo.dev/download/nix/latest | sh

# Windows
iwr 'https://mcp.apollo.dev/download/win/latest' | iex
```

### Step 2: Configure

Create `config.yaml` in your project root: